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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

10

Dulles Heads to Paris for Talks With UK and French Leaders

Secretary of State Dulles travels to Paris to meet with French premier Mendes-France and Prime Minister Eden amid pressure to join Geneva talks. The visit aims to present Western unity on Indochina cease-fire terms and potential inclusion in Geneva discussions with Molotov and Chou En Lai.

France U. S United Front Great Britain Pethree Dulles Geneva Setivean Dillon Ice Mendes-France Ene Paris Eden U.S Dulles Smith Indochina America Winston Churchill Bonnet Eisenhower State Department PiThece Haseen endes-France Russia V. M. Molotov Red China Chou En-Lai Hotel Matignon Britain Walter Bedell Smith Churchill House of Commons China Atlantic Senate Foreign Relations

Youth Dies After Feud In Fatal Shooting

The shooting involved two feuding teen groups. Benavides named the attacker and companions. two others were investigated while one companion was cleared. Funeral set for 4 p m at St Joseph's Church with burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Mrs Thomas Garza and father Miguel Benavides plus two sisters and two brothers.

Benavides Hart Pauline Bowers St. Joseph's Catholic Church City of Lubbock McDonald Funeral Home Thomasa Garza MV. Ave. R Miguel Benavides

Eisenhower urges bipartisan highway plan and strong defense posture

President Eisenhower told governors the federal role on highways may require a $900 million plan, urging state input to avoid centralization. He warned of a looming crisis, called for unity against centralized powers, and cited a need for a robust economic base, with a strategic highway program to boost production and living standards.

Nixon Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower Congress America United States Ain G. Mennen Williams Michigan Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Williams Oveta Culp Hobby Health, Education and Welfare Hobby Washington Howard Pyle Arizona

Heat Wave Grips Texas With Record Readings Across State

The Texas heat persisted with 105 at Childress 104 at Abilene and Lufkin 103 at Junction San Antonio and Victoria 102 at Laredo 101 at Houston and San Angelo and 100 at Del Rio Big Spring Presidio and Amarillo. Dalhart 99 El Paso 96 Corpus Christi 95 Galveston 90 with scant showers along the coast.

Falls Sherman Waco Austin Childress Abilene Lufkin Junction San Antonio Victoria Laredo Houston San Angelo del Rio Big Spring Presidio Amarillo Dalhart el Paso Corpus Christi Galveston Texas College Station Beaumont Port Arthur Butler St. Louis Emporia Kan Ponca City Okla Chanute Dallas Washington Oregon

City expands parking ticket plan with envelope payments

The city introduces an envelope style parking ticket system with a $1 overdue fee after 10 days to cut delinquent tickets and offset processing costs. Clerks expect possible personnel savings. tickets remain issued by women traffic officers and paid via the enclosed envelope or in person at the Corporation Court. An added $10 warrant arrest fine takes effect today.

Andrews Corporation Dale Branaman Corporation Court 9Th Street City of Lubbock Corporation Court Hank DeNoble DeNoble Citizens’ Traffic Commission

Commissioner In Martin County Quits

Stanton Texas July 12 A Martin County commissioner Oliver Vaughn resigned ten days after county judge James McMorries quit amid disclosed financial troubles. Acting County Judge Bruce Frazier declined to appoint a replacement until after the July 24 primary. The county grand jury resumed its probe into the financial crisis as Peru's Congress considers a bill to attract foreign private investment.

McMorries

Canadian Project Faces Flood Control and Pipe Plans

The report outlines flood control debates, a possible smaller dam to cut costs, and a central filtration system as more economical. Alternative plans cover municipal water only and industrial lines, underground storage, bond structures, costs per million gallons, and long term financing. New members join the authority with elections and budget details discussed.

Bureau Amarillo Canyon Borger Pampa Cadiz Foster Municipality Service

Sun Imperial Council luncheon report from Atlantic City meets in Lubbock

News briefs cover Charlie C. Sherrod’s report on the Sun Imperial Council luncheon in Lubbock at the South Plains Shrine Club. Tom Breedlove presided as 27 members attended.

Charlie C. Sherrod Sun Imperial Council Atlantic City Lubbock South Plains

Suspects Cited in Patterson Death Probe and Indictments

Assistant Attorney General Bern ard Sykes says there are definite suspects in Patterson's murder but no ruling on a single culprit. Garrett Arch Ferrell and Lamar Reid faced July 1 indictments for conspiring to add over 600 votes to Lee Porter in the attorney general race. Patterson was shot in Phenix City last June 18 before a grand jury testimony on vote fraud.

Bernard Sykes Patterson Garrett Sykes Arch Ferrell Phenix City Circuit Lamar Reid Jefferson County Democratic Committee Lee Porter Phenix Birmingham Grand Jury

Housing Probe Continues Amid Feeding Scandal Allegations

Gustave M. Berne testified that an FHA insured loan for Rockaway Crest Apartments at Far Rockaway exceeded actual costs by 1.37 million dollars while he earned a separate one million dollar profit on a land deal. Senator Capehart tied the case to Teapot Dome RFC and mink coats, calling it a grand scandal.

Reconstruction Finance Corp Capehart FHA RFC Gustave M. Berne Great Neck Long Island Berne Rockaway Crest Far Rockaway

Glenn Rainer speaks to Hub Lions on segregation ruling

Glenn Rainer former Lub bock Community Ambassador and Texas Tech student council president for 1954 55 addressed about 35 Hub Lions at Etter's Rebel Monday night. He warned that private enterprise school control would not solve the Supreme Court segregation ruling and urged no such loopholes. Eddie Fort led the meeting and announced a lawn furniture purchase for Milam's Orphan Home with plans for a toy drive for the home's children.

Glenn Rainer

Hague Responds to Subpoenas at Nephew Funeral Riot Fears

Former Jersey City political boss Frank Hague, 78, returned from a European trip for his nephew Frank Hague Eggers death, faced two subpoenas, and sparked a 1000-strong crowd outside a funeral home as police restrained a tense confrontation. A process server identified as Leo Gattoni attempted to hand Hague the papers, triggering shoves and shouting before authorities escorted him away.

Hague Frank Hague Jersey City Leo Gattoni Frank Hague Eggers N. J Paris Florida Gattoni

Kerr and Turner Battle For Democratic Nomination In Oklahoma

Turner quit during petitions suggesting he would exit the race leaving Kerr positioned for the Democratic nomination. Kerr, a 1952 candidate, faced a runoff near. Kerr hailed the surprising move as a chance for party unity for the fall campaign.

Page One Turner Kerr Washington Senate Oklahoma

Churchill Defends China Seat at U N in House Debate

Churchill reaffirmed that the Central People's government should represent China in the United Nations and warned that reconsideration is premature. He noted time is needed to assess China’s good faith on Korea and Indochina amid possible accords. Attlee inquired about a Big Three conference, to which Churchill said timing mattered. France to hold inaugural international textile equipment salon.

Ment People’s China United Nations Korea Indochina Clement Attlee Labor Party Churchill Washington

Birth Announcements Highlight West Texas Hospital Deliveries

Jr and Mrs J H Stewart welcome a daughter at 22 56 p m weighing ? lb ? oz at West Texas Hospital. A D Williams Jr and Lube bock announce a son at 10 08 p m weighing ? lb ? oz. Garland B M Hatley a son 5 14 on El Paso St. Doyle Patterson a son 4 10 at West Texas Hospital. Leo Townsend a daughter 5 18 at Porter Clinic Hospital. Alex McHanay a son 7 ? oz at Porter Clinic Hospital.

A. D. Williams Jr Lube Bock West Texas Hospital Garland Hatley el Paso St South Plains Telephone Co-operative Doyle Patterson Leo Townsend Erskine Porter Clinic Hospital Salty Dog Implement Co Alex McHanay Shalla Rt 1

Mendes France Asks Dulles to Return to Geneva Talks

British Foreign Secretary Eden pledged support as Prime Minister Mendes France urged Dulles to return to Geneva for Indochina talks. U S envoy Johnson visited Mendes France and Dulles agreed to discuss in Paris. Do proposed meeting with Pham Van Dong sparked coalition speculation. Molotov’s talks influenced Mendes France to a ceasefire approach.

Mendes-France Anthony Eden Dulles Geneva Eden Paris U. Alexis Johnson U.S Czechoslovakia Switzerland Johnson Hotel du Rhone Tran van Do Pham van Dong Bao Dai Vietnam Cannes France Dong Eden Johnson Walter Bedell Smith Indochina United States Vivetminh V. M. Molotov

Lubbock Man’s Tiger Hunt Film Shown in Brownfield

Brownfield hosts a film by W G Ain detailing a round the world trip ending with a tiger hunt in India. The 8 15 p m showing at the high school auditorium is sponsored by the Brownfield Lions Club with proceeds aiding crippled children eyesight restoration youth athletic and Boy Scout programs.

Brownfield Lubbock W. G. Ain India Brownfield Lions Club Jake Geron Geron Lions

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Dar Italy Sec John Foster Dulles Henri Bonnet Roger Makins Europe Martin County Peru W. L. Patterson C. C. Primm S. B. Whittenburg T. E. Johnson W. Holbrook R. Q. Silverthorne H. S. Hilburn Plainview Lawrence R. Hagg B. Whittenburg S. T. Curtis E. D. Jones Fritz Thompson Hudson Davis A. A. Meredith Clint Walker Tohoka S. M. Clayton Jr O'Donnell Bryce Hengenin Texas State Board of Water Engineers U.S. Geological Survey Gerald Peters Avalanche- Journal L Silverman 25Th St St. Mary's Hospital Lamesa Howard McSpadden McSpadden Reese Air Force Base 45Th St C. C. McGlasson Methodist Hospital J. S. Hubbard Alabama Russell Hub Lions Club Lubbock Man
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